The efficacy and function of scutellaria baicalensis

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, water spinach is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of water spinach.

[Other names] Liu Furong grass, carbuncle grass, chicken intestine grass, yellow rice flower, Liu Haorong

[Source] Galium verum L. var. asiaticum Nakai, a plant of the genus Galium in the Rubiaceae family, is used as medicine with its whole plant and root . The whole herb is harvested in summer and autumn, and the roots are dug in autumn. Wash and chop, use fresh or dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, sweet, warm.

【Functions and indications】Detoxification, diuresis and antipruritic. Used for acute urticaria, paddy field dermatitis, phlebitis, carbuncles, furuncles and furuncles.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-3 qian; for external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Herbal Medicine for Famine Relief"

The above only introduces some of the effects and functions of the water chestnut. In fact, it has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.